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Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Cabinet approves construction of 540 Megawatt Kwar Hydro Electric project through M/s. Chenab valley Power Projects Private Limited
Project expected to generate 1975 million units of electricity
Kwar project to be commissioned in 54 months
Construction activities of project to result in jobs to 2500 persons and overall social economic development of UT of Jammu & Kashmir
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved the investment of Rs.4526.12 crore for 540 Megawatt  Kwar Hydro Electric Project located on river Chenab, in Kishtwar district of Union Territory of Jammy and Kashmir. The project will be implemented by M/s. Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Limited  a joint venture company between NHPC and JKSPDC with equity contribution of 51% and 49% respectively on 27.04.2022.
The project shall generate 1975.54 million units in a 90% dependable year.
Government of India is extending grant of Rs.69.80 crore towards cost of Enabling Infrastructure and also supporting the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir by providing grant of Rs.655.08 crore for Equity contribution of JKSPDC  in M/s. CVPPPL. NHPC shall invest its equity  of Rs.681.82 crore from its internal resources. The Kwar Hydro Electric Project shall be commissioned with a span of 54 months. The Power generated from the Project will help in balancing of Grid and will improve the power supply position.
Government of UT of J&K to make the Project viable, extending exemption form levy of Water Usage Charges for 10 years after commissioning of the project, reimbursement of State’s share of GST  and waiver of free power @2% per year in a decremental manner, i.e. the free power to the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir would be 2% in the 1st year after commissioning of Project and thereafter shall increase @2% per year and shall be 12% from 6th year onwards.
The construction activities of the Project will result in direct and indirect employment to around 2500 persons and will contribute in overall socio-economic development of the Union Territory of J&K. Further, UT of J&K will be benefitted with free power of around Rs.4,548.59 crore and Rs.4,941.46 crore with Water Usage Charges from Kwar Hydro Electric Project, during project life cycle of 40 years.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
NHAI Sets up Design Division to Review Design & Construction of Bridges and Other Structures
For effective review of design and construction of bridges, specialized structures and tunnels, NHAI has set up a Design Division that will formulate policy and guidelines for planning, designing, construction and maintenance of bridges, structures, tunnels and RE walls on National Highways across the country.
The division will review the project preparation, construction of new bridges, condition surveys & rehabilitation of existing old / distressed bridges, instrumentation to check the health of critical bridges, structures, tunnels and RE walls. It will also review standalone bridges and specialized structures, which are at a DPR stage where DPRs started post June 2023.
In addition, the Division will also undertake review of construction methodologies, temporary structures, lifting and launching methods and prestressing methods of selected bridges and structures with span of more than 200 metres and special structures on random basis.
Apart from this, review of designs of all bridges/structures which are more than 200 metre in ongoing projects shall be undertaken. Also, designs of other bridges of span more than 60 metre, structures & tunnels of more than 200 metre length, RE walls above 10 metre height and other specialized structures will be reviewed on random basis.
For undertaking design reviews, the Division will hire Advisers, Consultants Teams comprising of bridge design experts, tunnel experts, RE wall experts, Geotech experts, soil/material testing labs etc. The Division will also involve Design Experts/ Research Scholars / PG students from IITs/NITs for undertaking design reviews of structures, as required.
In addition, the division will organize certification courses for officers of MoRTH, NHAI, NHIDCL and personnel of contractors/ consultants on various aspects of Design, Construction, Supervision & Maintenance of Bridges, Tunnels and RE walls through Indian Academy of Highway Engineers , Noida and Indian Railways Institute of Civil Engineering , Pune.
An IT based monitoring system will be developed by the Design Division for bridge inventory, drawings, identification of distressed bridges and will also propose an annual plan for their repair and construction. It will also nominate a team of experts in case of failure of bridges, structures, tunnel and RE walls for detailed analysis and issue guidelines to prevent such failures in future.
With large number of National Highway infrastructure development being under implementation across the country, the Design Division will help to build in-house capacity for designing, proof checking and construction of bridges and other critical structures.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the demise of actor Shri Nedumudi Venu
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the passing away of Actor Shri Nedumudi Venu.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"Shri Nedumudi Venu was a versatile actor, who could fill life into diverse roles across many genres. He was also a prolific writer and was passionate about theatre. His passing away is a loss to the world of films and culture. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti."
Ministry of Defence
Vice Admiral SN Ghormade, AVSM, NM takes over as Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command
Vice Admiral SN Ghormade, AVSM, NM assumed the charge as Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam today 14 Feb 19. The Flag Officer was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 01 Jan 1984. He is a graduate of National Defence Academy , Khadakwasla, Pune, United States Naval Staff College at Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island and the Naval War College, Mumbai. In addition to a specialisation in Navigation and Direction within the Navy, the Admiral holds a M Phil in Defence and Strategic Studies from University of Mumbai, MSc Defence and Strategic Studies from University of Madras and Master Degree in Personnel Management from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management .
During his career spanning over 35 years, he has been through a myriad of operational and staff appointments. His operational appointments include commands of the Guided Missile Frigate INS Brahmaputra, Submarine Rescue Vessel INS Nireekshak and Minesweeper INS Allepey and second in command Guided Missile Frigate INS Ganga. His important staff appointments ashore include Principal Director of Personnel, Director Naval Plans and Joint Director Naval Plans at Naval Headquarters as separate assignments, Director  at the Ministry of External Affairs, Local Work Up Team , Instructor at Navigation Direction School and National Defence Academy. Upon promotion to the Flag Rank in 2012, the Flag officer assumed the appointment of Assistant Chief of Personnel . Later he took over the appointment of Flag Officer Commanding Karnataka Naval Area and then was appointed as Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area. Prior taking over as Chief of Staff he held the prestigious appointment of Director General Naval Operations.
The Flag officer was awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal on 26 Jan 2017 and Nau Sena Medal in 2007 by the President of India and Commendation by Chief of Naval Staff in 2000.
The Flag Officer is happily married and blessed with a daughter and a son. He enjoys reading, trekking, water sports, horse riding and golf.
Ministry of Defence
LAUNCH OF 'ANJADIP' THIRD SHIP OF ASW SWC  AND KEEL LAYING OF 7TH SHIP OF ASW SWC PROJECT AT M/s L&T, KATTUPALLI ON 13 JUN 23
‘Anjadip’, the 3rd of eight ships of ASW Shallow Water Craft  Project being built by M/s GRSE for Indian Navy, was launched on 13 Jun 23 at M/s L&T, Kattupalli. The Launch Ceremony was presided over by VAdm R B Pandit, C-in-C . In keeping with the naval maritime tradition, Smt Priya Pandit launched the ship to the chanting of invocation from Atharva Veda. The ship has been named Anjadip to signify the strategic maritime importance accorded to the island of Anjadip, located off Karwar. The island is connected to the mainland by a breakwater and is part of INS Kadamba. On completion of the event VAdm R B Pandit also laid the keel for the 7th ASW SWC ship.
The contract for building eight ASW SWC ships was signed between MoD and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers , Kolkata on 29 Apr 19. As per the build strategy, four ships are being built at GRSE, Kolkata and construction of balance four ships has been sub-contracted to M/s L&T Shipbuilding, Kattupalli. Arnala class of ships will replace the in-service Abhay class ASW Corvettes of Indian Navy and are designed to undertake anti-submarine operations in coastal waters, Low Intensity Maritime Operations , and Mine Laying operations including subsurface surveillance in littoral waters. The 77 m long ASW SWC ships have a displacement of 900 tons with a maximum speed of 25 knots and endurance of 1800 NM.
Launch of three ships of the same class in a span of six months reinforces our resolve towards indigenous shipbuilding as part of the Government’s vision of ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat’. The first ship of the project is planned to be delivered to Indian Navy by Dec 23. The ASW SWC ships will have over 80% indigenous content, thereby ensuring that large scale defence production is executed by Indian manufacturing units, generating employment and capability enhancement within the country.
Ministry of Tourism
Know about Kolkata’s great history and culture in the second webinar series of "DekhoApnaDesh" tomorrow
During lockdown Ministry of Tourism has started webinar seriestoshowcase the diverse and remarkable history and culture of India
Ministry of Tourism‘s "DekhoApnaDesh" webinar series isgetting a good response during lockdown. This webinar series provide information on the many destinations and the sheer depth and expanse of the culture and heritage of our Incredible India. The first webinar held yesterday , which was part of a series that was unfolded, touched upon the long history of Delhi. The webinar was titled " City of Cities- Delhi's Personal Diary'had 5700 registrations and it was very well received. The core of the session based itself on tourism awareness and social history. The complete webinar may be watched by clicking the link below.
https://youtu.be/LWlBc8F_Us4
After Delhi's success, the second"DekhoApnaDesh" webinar serieswill be held tomorrow  between 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.The webinar will provide people to get a chance to know about ’Calcutta - A Confluences of Culture’. Kolkata is steeped in history and culture; it is a city that has been imprinted with various foreign and national influences, the richness of which still runs strong in its veins. The webinar will discuss how this melting pot of diversity is being kept alive and how it can be further highlighted through a touristic approach to create more awareness. In this webinar Iftekhar Ahsan, Ramanuj Ghosh, Ritwick Ghosh and Anirban Dutta will be main speakers, who will take the participants to amazing City of Kolkata.
To register click: https://bit.ly/WebinarCalcutta
COVID-19 has had a major impact on all human life and not just in India but globally. Tourism as a sector is naturally hugely impacted with no movement happening either domestically or from across the border. Ministry of Tourism believes in these unprecedented times technology is coming handy to maintain human contact and also keep faith that times will be good to be able to travel again soon. Keeping this in view the the Ministry has started "DekhoApnaDesh" webinar series.
Cabinet
Cabinet apprised of MoUs for cooperation in Youth and Sports Matters with Indonesia and the Kyrgyz Republic
Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memoranda of Understanding  signed between India and:
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Krishi Vigyan Kendras
There are 731 Krishi Vigyan Kendras  in the country. State/UT wise number of KVKs is given in Table below.
There are 38 KVKs under the control of State Governments, 66 under ICAR Institutes, 103 under NGOs, 506 under Agricultural Universities, 3 under Central Universities, 3 under Public Sector Undertakings, 7 under Deemed to be Universities and 5 under Other Educational Institutions.
The technologies developed out of research conducted by ICAR are taken to farmers’ fields for its assessment by KVKs to ascertain their location specificity under various farming systems. KVKs also conduct large number of technology demonstrations at farmers’ fields for their adoption by the farmers. The KVKs conducted 1.84 lakh assessment trials of technologies in farmers’ fields and 12.12 lakh demonstrations on different technologies related to crops, livestock, fisheries, farm machineries and other enterprises during the last five years.
State/UT wise number of KVKs
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Name of State/ UT
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Total
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Andaman & Nicobar Islands
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3
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Andhra Pradesh
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24
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Arunachal Pradesh
|
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17
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|
Assam
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26
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|
Bihar
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44
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|
Chhattisgarh
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28
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Delhi
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1
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|
Goa
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|
2
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|
Gujarat
|
|
30
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|
Haryana
|
|
18
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|
Himachal Pradesh
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|
13
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|
Jammu & Kashmir
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|
20
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|
Jharkhand
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|
24
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|
Karnataka
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|
33
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|
Kerala
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|
14
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|
Ladakh
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|
4
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|
Lakshadweep
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|
1
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Madhya Pradesh
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|
54
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Maharashtra
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|
50
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Manipur
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9
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Meghalaya
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|
7
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Mizoram
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|
8
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Nagaland
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11
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Odisha
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|
33
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|
Puducherry
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|
3
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Punjab
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|
22
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Rajasthan
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47
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Sikkim
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4
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Tamil Nadu
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32
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Telangana
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16
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Tripura
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8
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Uttar Pradesh
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89
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Uttarakhand
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13
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West Bengal
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23
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Total
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731
This information was given by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Production Linked Incentive Scheme on ‘National programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules’ for achieving manufacturing capacity of Giga Watt  scale in High Efficiency Solar PV Modules
The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy’s proposal for implementation of the Production Linked Incentive Scheme  on ‘National programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules’, with an outlay of Rs.19,500 crore for achieving manufacturing capacity of Giga Watt  scale in High Efficiency Solar PV Modules.
The national programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules aims to build an ecosystem for manufacturing of high efficiency solar PV modules in India, and thus reduce import dependence in the area of Renewable Energy. It will strengthen the Atamnirbhar Bharat initiative and generate employment.
Solar PV manufacturers will be selected through a transparent selection process. PLI will be disbursed for 5 years post commissioning of solar PV manufacturing plants on sales of high efficiency solar PV modules from the domestic market will be incentivised.
The outcomes/benefits expected from the scheme are as follows:
- It is estimated that about 65,000 MW per annum manufacturing capacity of fully and partially integrated, solar PV modules would be installed.
- The scheme will bring direct investment of around Rs.94,000 crore.
- Creation of manufacturing capacity for Balance of Materials like EVA, Solar glass, Backsheet, etc.
- Direct employment of about 1,95,000 and indirect employment of around 7,80,000 persons.
- Import substitution of approximately Rs.1.37 lakh crore.
- Impetus to Research and Development to achieve higher efficiencies in Solar PV Modules.
Prime Minister's Office
PM welcomes UN PGA Csaba Kőrösi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today welcomed H.E. Mr. Csaba Korosi, President of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said:
"Happy to welcome @UN_PGA Csaba Kőrösi on his first visit to India. Reaffirmed India's commitment to multilateralism, including at the UN. We discussed the importance of conserving and optimising global water resources. Welcomed his support for #G20India."
Ministry of Culture
EZCC organised a musical tribute to the legendary singer late Lata Mangeshkar
Kolkata, 6th March , 2022
Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre  under the Ministry of Culture organized a Gala musical show today to pay the tribute to the legendary Indian playback singer, Nightingale of India, Bharat Ratna late Lata Mangeshkar under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav on 6th March 2022 at Purbashree Auditorium, Bharatiyam Cultural Complex in Salt Lake , Kolkata. Eminent singers from Kolkata and Mumbai paid homage to Lataji by singing her Immortal melodies.
Smt Gouri Basu, director, EZCC said that singers from all 9 states under the jurisdiction of EZCC took part in this programme. They are now planning to organise another musical show to paid the tribute to the legendary Bengali playback singer Gitashree Sandhya Mukhopadhyay in near future.
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Lifestyle related disorders can be prevented by the practice of Yoga- Shripad Naik
Two Day International Conference on Yoga inaugurated in Goa
Panaji, November 12, 2018
Union Minister of State , Ministry of AYUSH Shri Shripad Naik said that, Yoga is basically focus to change the lifestyle. So, the lifestyle related disorders are easily prevented and managed. Experts of Yoga see daily practice as beneficial in itself, leading to improved health, emotional well-being, mental clarity and joy in living. Shri Naik was speaking at the inauguration of two day International Conference on Yoga for Public Health, at Panaji today. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder, Art of Living, Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH Shri Rajesh Kotecha, Advisor, Ministry of AUSH, Dr D C Katoch, Additional Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH shri P K Pathak were also present on this occasion.
Western countries are showing much interest towards Yoga. In USA alone, nearly 20 million people are practicing Yoga and this number is increasing average by 5 percent every year. The USA military training has adopted Yoga in its training curriculum. Many other countries like United Kingdom, European countries, South Eastern countries are practicing Yoga. Several modern medical institutes have adopted Yoga as an alternative treatment for many of the disorders. In our country also, the system of Yoga is gradually gaining popularity as a best mode of alternative therapy to the modern medical system, he further said.
System of Yoga is growing further and becoming more popular nowadays, attributable to increasing lifestyle related disorders and non-communicable diseases. Yoga, along with other drugless systems, is probably the only answer for preventing NCDs. The speciality of this system is that they can get along with any other systems of health care. The System of Yoga is having a potential role in the public health system of our country and that’s why the theme of the conference is very appropriate, he added.
He further said that, government is committed for the development of AYUSH including Yoga. Under the Ministry of AYUSH central schemes and centrally sponsored schemes for the development of Yoga are there. The flagship programme, ‘National AYUSH Mission’ also have considerable component of Yoga in its various programmes. Ministry had constituted a’ National Board for Promotion and Development of Yoga’ that will help people to adopt Yoga in a more meaningful manner. This conference will help the dream of making Yoga a house-hold name a reality, not only in India but across the globe, he asserted.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, in his address, appreciated the work of Ministry of AYUSH in spreading Yoga. Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH, Shri Rajesh Kotecha, in his address elaborated the theme of the conference. 600 delegates from 50 countries are participated in the conference.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM greets the nation on New Year
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has extended his New Year greetings to the nation.
“Have a wonderful 2020! May this year be filled with joy and prosperity. May everyone be healthy and may everyone’s aspirations be fulfilled. आप सभी को साल 2020 की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। ”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Rehabilitation of the displaced families as a result of Jewar airport project has been carried out in accordance with provision of Land Acquisition Act, 2013
Government of Uttar Pradesh has acquired approximately 52 Hectares of land for rehabilitation of the displaced families which costs approximately Rs.716 crores
 in the year 2018 for setting up of Noida  International Greenfield Airport. The responsibility of implementation of airport project including funding of the project rests with the concerned airport developer ,i.e. GoUP w.r.t Jewar airport project.
GoUP has informed that the rehabilitation of the displaced families as a result of Jewar airport project has been carried out in accordance with provision of Land Acquisition Act,2013. As per GoUP, they have allotted developed plots by creating a new Sector equal to 50 percent of the total inhabited area and have ensured that a minimum plot of 50 square meters is allotted to each family. As per the demand of the 3074 displaced families, they have been allotted developed plot sand GoUP has made arrangements to provide necessary basic facilities and infrastructural facilities. GoUP has acquired approximately 52 Hectares of land for rehabilitation of the displaced families and incurred an expenditure of approximately Rs.716 crores.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry Of Civil Aviation  V.K.Singh Retd) in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
Minister of State for Railways & Textiles visits Weavers’ Service Centre, Chennai
Smt. Darshana Vikram Jardosh, Hon’ble Minister of State for Railways & Textiles, Govt. of India has visited Weavers’ Service Centre, Chennai an office of Development Commissioner , Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India on 02.04.2022. During her visit, she has observed the activities of various sections viz. Design Section, Weaving Section and Dyeing & Printing section of Weavers Service Centre, Chennai. Also she has gone through the handloom products developed by the trainees of Skill Upgradation Training Programmes conducted in various Clusters as well as in SAMARTH Scheme. She has also gone through the samples developed by the Weavers Service Centres.
Hon’ble Minister Smt. Darshana Vikram Jardosh interacted with the handloom weaver beneficiaries of Hathkarga Samvardhan Sahayatha , Skill Upgradation Training Programmes, Workshed, Lighting Units, Yarn Supply Scheme, Mudra Scheme, etc., in presence of Shri. Muthusamy, Zonal Director  and officers of Weavers Service Centres of Chennai, Salem and Kancheepuram. She has also interacted with the Short Term Trainees of Weavers Service Centre, Chennai about their training in various disciplines and the significance of their training.
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